Decatur Central High School
Decatur Central High School serves 1,880 students in grades 9-12.
Decatur Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Decatur Central High School's student population of 1,880 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Decatur Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,757 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Decatur Central High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1407 out of 1757 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
13%
13%
White
69%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Decatur Central High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
3311 STODDARD PL
INDIANAPOLIS, IN$339,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.77 miles from school)
-
8538 GREEN VALLEY DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN$159,900- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (5.32 miles from school)
-
320 HOLIDAY DR
PLAINFIELD, IN$225,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (5.57 miles from school)
-
645 QUEENSWOOD DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN$400,000- 5 Beds | 3 Baths
- (6.60 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Life Beyond High School: The Innovative Frontier
Exploring post graduation options for high school students.
New Study Confirms That Private Schools Are No Better Than Public Schools
The results of a new study show that private school education may be no better than public school education. Keep reading to learn more about this study and to learn how to make the right choice between private and public school education for your child.
Parents Refuse Common Core Testing
Parents nationwide are opting out of state testing. Hoping to send a message to lawmakers, they are refusing to allow their children to take standardized tests.
